'Thank you for delighting and inspiring us. Quite simply, you were the greatest.' Matt Lucas and Ricky Gervais have led the tributes to Barry Humphries following his death aged 89.
Tributes have poured in for legendary Australian comedian Barry HumphriesThe Dame Edna Everage star died on Saturday evening at St Vincent’s Hospital in Sydney, where he had been treated following complications from hip surgery.
A spokesperson for the hospital David Faktor confirmed his death to the PA News Agency and said in a statement: ‘I can confirmA statement from Humphries family remembered him for his ‘unique with and generosity of spirit’ and added: ‘The characters he created, which brought laughter to millions, will live on.’
Remembering Humphries former GBBO host Matt Lucas wrote: ‘I wonder if all geniuses are as lovely as Barry Humphries. Thank you for delighting and inspiring us. Quite simply, you were the greatest.’Piers Morgan said: ‘RIP Barry Humphries, 89. One of the funniest people I’ve ever met. A wondrously intelligent, entertaining, daring, provocative, mischievous comedy genius. As hilarious in private as he was as the iconic Dame Edna. What a life, what a character. Thanks for all the laughs, Barry.
TV presenter Carol Vorderman praised Humphries’ ‘bright intelligence and mischief’ in a tribute on Twitter.‘I only met you a few times but that look in your eyes full of bright intelligence and mischief, knowing trouble was ahead and looking forward to every special second of it: I’ll never forget it. Thank you Sir.
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